Annika Lok Yin Feign
I am an American video editor raised in Hong Kong and London. From a young age I spent my time running around my rural village with a camera glued to my hand, forcing my friends to make absurd music videos. What started off as a hobby turned into countless hours of “research” at the cinema. Much to the dismay of my parents, who thought the fact I dismantled everything I could get my hands on meant I would be an engineer, I finally put their worries to rest by attending the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.
At University I explored all facets of the industry through work and internships with major and independent studios. Eventually being drawn to the intensely creative and technical world of editing. To the surprise of my peers, I chose to leave the glitz and glam of Hollywood and take my knowledge back to Asia.
I have since worked primarily as a freelance video editor on projects for AIDs Concern, Sports Illustrated Asia, TEDx and BBC Worldwide. As well as completing my first feature length documentary: The Helper, which follows Hong Kong's domestic worker community, uncovering their inspiring combination of grit, pride, an determination that drives them. I am now continuing in the documentary field with the upcoming documentary, Untitled Kitesurfing Documentary that combines environmentalism with the extreme sport.
In addition to documentaries, I have worked on TV shows, advertisements and social media content.
When I sometimes have free time, I spend it catching up on all possible movies and competing with my team in hockey tournaments.
I am an American video editor raised in Hong Kong and London. From a young age I spent my time running around my rural village with a camera glued to my hand, forcing my friends to make absurd music videos. What started off as a hobby turned into countless hours of “research” at the cinema. Much to the dismay of my parents, who thought the fact I dismantled everything I could get my hands on meant I would be an engineer, I finally put their worries to rest by attending the University of Southern California’s School of Cinematic Arts.
At University I explored all facets of the industry through work and internships with major and independent studios. Eventually being drawn to the intensely creative and technical world of editing. To the surprise of my peers, I chose to leave the glitz and glam of Hollywood and take my knowledge back to Asia.
I have since worked primarily as a freelance video editor on projects for AIDs Concern, Sports Illustrated Asia, TEDx and BBC Worldwide. As well as completing my first feature length documentary: The Helper, which follows Hong Kong's domestic worker community, uncovering their inspiring combination of grit, pride, an determination that drives them. I am now continuing in the documentary field with the upcoming documentary, Untitled Kitesurfing Documentary that combines environmentalism with the extreme sport.
In addition to documentaries, I have worked on TV shows, advertisements and social media content.
When I sometimes have free time, I spend it catching up on all possible movies and competing with my team in hockey tournaments.
